Pescador Island
Pescador Island
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uzmelissa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates173 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Nice snorkeling spot for corals especially, some people wrote it's not perfect after thypoon may be it's a really better before but at overall it took 1 hour snorkeling around there and we saw lots of corals and fish, it was enough and enjoyable spot for us and our tour brought us to sardines and turtles to Moalboal, we swam 1 hour also there. Tour spots are fare I think, I would recommend 👌
Written 9 January 2023
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joywu1001
Taichung, Taiwan92 contributions
Jan 2023
The guide told us that it was full of beautiful coral and sealife two years ago, but the devastating typhoon killed a lot of it a year ago. Currentlym they're still working to recreate the coral and sealife. During my snorkel, I did see quite a few fish of different colors. I think this place is worth going if you're not a great swimmer, and have worries about the sea current or big waves. The boatmen bring you to a peaceful area where there are no waves, and you can snorkel or dive easily. Snorkeling here boosted my confidence in getting into the waters more.
Written 3 January 2023
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Kozi Tsen
Tbilisi, Georgia6 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
The tour centers are asking 3,000 (per boat) for the island hopping! And on top of that, 100 per person for environmental tax. We were only 2 persons, so we asked if we can join other groups, they said they don't accommodate joiners anymore due to covid. I highly doubt that! I think each boatmen are waiting "in-line" for their turn to take tourists and now they want each boatmen to earn each day from the tourists. The more groups of tourists, the more boatmen will be needed! Can u imagine? I think it is unfair! So we didn't do the island hopping. Anyway it is only for this island Pescador.
And also corals are now dead due to the typhoon but they will not tell you anything, of course! All they want is your money, not your welfare! Take note and Be careful!
And also corals are now dead due to the typhoon but they will not tell you anything, of course! All they want is your money, not your welfare! Take note and Be careful!
Written 1 January 2023
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Frank
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam47 contributions
Apr 2022
Avoid going if you're snorkeling. The corals were damaged during a recent typhoon and there's pretty much nothing left. You are wasting your money if you go. My gf and I were so disappointed. Spend your money on other tours around. Yes, they bring you to Moalboal beach for the sardine and turtles but don't waste your time for Pescador Island.
Written 27 August 2022
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Marc G
5 contributions
Jul 2019
On the positive side: Nice topography with walls dropping down to -50m, the Skull cave is very interesting.
Good place for freediving for advanced divers.
On the negative side: every island hoping boat anchors on the shallow plateau, all the hard corals were killed by anchors a long time ago. The site if over-fished.. It is be part of the Tanon Strait Marine Park, it has current and it is surrounded by deep water, it should be full of pelagic predators.. But because of constant fishing, it is empty of fish. Divers are lucky if they see a couple of snappers and a skipjack tuna. You ' ll be happy if you like frogfish and nudibranches
Let' s hope that this place will finally get the protection it deserves..
Good place for freediving for advanced divers.
On the negative side: every island hoping boat anchors on the shallow plateau, all the hard corals were killed by anchors a long time ago. The site if over-fished.. It is be part of the Tanon Strait Marine Park, it has current and it is surrounded by deep water, it should be full of pelagic predators.. But because of constant fishing, it is empty of fish. Divers are lucky if they see a couple of snappers and a skipjack tuna. You ' ll be happy if you like frogfish and nudibranches
Let' s hope that this place will finally get the protection it deserves..
Written 25 June 2020
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Steve
Moalboal, Philippines10 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
It's an awesome day trip! Take a boat from almost anywhere in Moalboal, sit back, relax and enjoy the 25 to 35 minute ride to Pescador Island. It's just a small little outcrop in the middle of the straight between Cebu and Negros. We don't usually go for the Island itself (there's nothing really on it and it is protected), but it is a favorite spot to hang out, snorkel, dive, and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs surrounding it. I spent my 49th birthday out there. We had three boats full of family and just partied!
Written 1 May 2020
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Jakub H
Kolin, Czech Republic53 contributions
Dec 2019
We did there 2 dives. First by east side and second one by west side. This island is full of live. I also like chinese tourists drowning on the surface.
Written 1 March 2020
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Cynthia M
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada12 contributions
Feb 2020
Great Dive location. Did it twice. A definite must do!!! The marine life is plentiful. If you take your time and look carefully you can see lots of small creatures.
Written 26 February 2020
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James S
Shenzhen, China36 contributions
Jan 2020
We went to Pescador as part of a 3 stop boat trip which included turtles, sardines, and Pescador Island. The turtles were very cool, sardines were the real highlight, but the island was a bit underwhelming.
Written 14 February 2020
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elinak821
2 contributions
May 2019
we went there for a few hours on a diving boat. very nice experience, clean' beutiful location, many turtles
Written 12 February 2020
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Priya
5 contributions
How much is it to rent the boat to pescador and the sardine run?
Bernard C
Subang Jaya, Malaysia40 contributions
The boat cost around 2000pesos to 2,500 pesos and will take you to Pescador island for snorkeling then swimming with turtles and sardine run off the coast of Panagsama beach
irissgvi
Tel Aviv, Israel
If I visit this island in Mid-November will I be able to snorkel with many sea turtles? I'm looking for a good replacement for Apo island. Thanks in advance
Ubsn
Manila, Philippines6 contributions
HI. Hope you've been to pescador already. sorry for late reply. Anyway, for turtles, apo island is still the place to go and parts of Palawan island.
Greg W
1 contribution
Hi - how do you get to Pescador island? And did you stay on it, or stay nearby?
Ohemgeeeeee
cebu city38 contributions
Stay in the resorts of moalboal. The site itself to boart the bancas is just a port. No restaurant or air conditioned waiting areas. You get there by hiring a van, or riding a bus. I'd suggest for you to just rent a van.
itspriyanka
Hyderabad, India608 contributions
We are travelling in October 1st week and plan to spend a night or 2 in Moalboal. Both me and my husband do not know swimming, but we have snorkelled and dived (beginner's dive) in various places earlier with the help of operators. I wanted to know if Pescador Island tour operator/fishermen help beginners snorkel/dive? Can someone guide me to a good contact for this?
Thanks in advance!
Priyanka
Ninz0
Davao City, Philippines18 contributions
Just tell your tour guide or boat operator that you can't swim and they will surely assists you because your safety is also their concern. Enjoy your future trip.. cheers
grideviaje
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,049 contributions
Estoy leyendo información sobre Pescador Island. Leà que es un lugar maravilloso para bucear. ¿Qué tal para el snorkel (yo no buceo...)? ¿Se disfruta igual como para que valga la pena hacer el tour hasta la isla o con hacer snorkel en la costa de Moalboal ya compensa?
JMHDL
Madrid, Spain257 contributions
Es espectacular. De hecho mucha gente va solo a hacer snorkel. los bancos de millones de sardinas se ven a 2-3 metros de profundidad.
yo estuve en el Turtle Bay Resort. muy bueno. ellos te organizan todo en su centro de buceo.
No dejes de ir merece la pena.
Ya nos contarás
samyjamy
Noida, India155 contributions
How to Visit Pescador island if we stay at cebu city and what will be cost from travelling to and from and snorkelling cost there? Im planning to travel during september end.
bob1cat
Chicago, IL80 contributions
Hello - Use the transport your hotel or resort recommends, for the two of us it was a private car. Moalboal is over rated. We loved the diving much better on Cabilao Island.
Is 11k pesos tour in Moal Boal - Pescador Island - Kawasan - Sumilon for two pax without accommodation is worth it?
msjollibean
Davao City, Philippines54 contributions
If Kawasan is only within the falls without canyoneering that would be still quite pricey, but if the Kawasan+Canyoneering good enough, try to look for local agency offering South Cebu tours.. usually that is inclusive of transpo, accomodation and tours (pescador tour(sardines run)-moalboal, Oslob whaleshark, Tumalog falls, Sumilon island, Osmena peak, Badian Canyoneering +Kawasan falls) that would be a 2day tour, that would ranges to 4-6k per pax, inclusive of airport transfer fr city to south...try Tidoy transport services, we just got our tour from them last month, a joiners tour; we had a blast trip!
thetravelconsul
Singapore, Singapore138 contributions
Hello! I hope I can get the answer from here. I am planning a trip in May to Cebu and wanted to go somewhere nearby to chill and snorkel, though don't know how to swim.
What is the safest and easiest way to go here from Cebu City?
I look forward to your reply soon. Thank you very much.
Dokalma
25 contributions
you take a ceres bus going to moalboal at the south terminal. tell the driver you are dropping off at the corner going to bas daku. there u can choose the resort of your desire for an overnight stay. ask assistance from the staff for an island hopping towards pescador island.its one of the best snorkeling places in the Philippines.on the same boat trip, you can stop for dolphin watching, turtle chasing and swim with millions of sardines. sharks do pass by sometimes according to locals..
bas daku also gives you fine white sandy beaches with clear waters. you will not regret with moalboal if you love the sea
CRISTYMAE
Lapu Lapu, Philippines
I`d like to ask how much do we pay for the banca for the trip to pescador island and back.
edward r
Garcia Hernandez, Philippines43 contributions
Depending on who you hire, you can rent a banca for anywhere from 1000 pesos to 3500 pesos. Some of the diving clubs in Panagsama beach can let you hitch a ride for about 500 pesos if they are diving in Pescador that day.
PESCADOR ISLAND (Moalboal) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Pescador Island
- We recommend booking Pescador Island tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 9 Pescador Island tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Pescador Island:
- Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls (From ₱6,876.75)
- Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines (From ₱8,595.93)
- Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Pescador Island & Sardine Run & Turtle in One Day (From ₱16,761.65)
- 7 days Cebu Bohol Motorcycle Tour Philippines (From ₱56,740.98)
- Moalboal sardines, turtles, and Kawasan Canyon (From ₱11,453.79)
- Hotels near Pescador Island:
- (4.15 km) Il Sogno
- (3.73 km) Quo Vadis Dive Resort
- (3.94 km) Magic Island Dive Resort
- (3.94 km) Turtle Bay Dive Resort
- (7.20 km) Dolphin-House Resort-SPA-Diving
- Restaurants near Pescador Island:
- (3.72 km) Hungry Monkeys
- (4.09 km) Smooth Cafe Moalboal
- (4.21 km) The Three Bears
- (4.13 km) Betsy's Grill and Restobar
- (4.34 km) Kugita Seafood & Charcoal Grill
- Attractions near Pescador Island:
- (3.70 km) Cebu Fun Divers
- (4.04 km) Cebu Dive Centre
- (4.02 km) Lion Dive Centre
- (4.25 km) Freediving Planet
- (3.89 km) Savedra Dive Center